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Building or designing cabinets, the materials, techniques etc.

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Box with 3/4" plywood with screws not joined

I would like to make a small wall mounted cabinet for an audio receiver that I would like to be of specific dimensions. Can I use finish grade 3/4" plywood but join it at the edge using trim ...
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rail and stile question

In rail and stile cabinet doors, the stile (vertical) always runs the whole length of the door, while the rail (horizontal) does not. At least, I can't find any exceptions to this rule. Is there a ...
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Strategy for making faux double thick topper

I have some cabinet units that I am wanting to put a topper on. [top down view] I am planning on using 18mm Birch plywood, however since this is relatively expensive I am wanting to make the most out ...
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Any special considerations for big cabinet doors?

I'm in the design phase for some kitchen (wall) cabinets, to replace the nasty ones that came with my house. I want to go all the way up to the ceiling, so the doors will be 48 inches high. The way I ...
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1/2" and 3/4" plywood cabinet - query about length of screws

I built a cabinet from big-box plywood. I used 1/2" for tops and bottoms and 3/4" for the sides. This 16"dx22"hx30"w deep cabinet will be inset into the wall and fastened to ...
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How to strip varnish off wood cabinets?

Link to imgur album with pictures So my wife and I recently bought a nice starter home and now we are planning to remodel parts of the house. We are interviewing a few General Contractors to explain ...
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Should I use pocket holes or I should screw through -I am building an adjustable shelf using 5/8" melamine (96"x20"x12")

I am building an adjustable shelf 96"x20"x12" (hxwxd) adjacent on both sides to an inside wall corner, anchored to wall Since this will be kind of tall and slim I will probably install ...
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Do I need a back for a 96"x20"x12" adjustable shelf?

I am building an adjustable shelf 96"x20"x12" (H x W x D) adjacent on both sides to an inside wall corner, anchored to wall - does it need a back? Since this will be kind of tall and ...
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Resetting a slipped frame element in a frame-and-panel cabinet door

I’m new to woodworking and have a kitchen cabinet door with the following issue: Applying short term pressure to the frame doesn’t make it budge. Perhaps some long term compression bands would move ...
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Kitchen/Workshop unit design

I'm wanting to add some storage and organisation to my workshop shed and my initial idea was to basically build some frameless kitchen units. My depth will be 400mm and my total available length is 2m....
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Screw Placement for Wall Hung Top Cabinet

I have to fix a top cabinet with no floor support to the wall. What is the difference if I were to place the screws which hold the cabinet to the wall at the 4 corners inside the cabinet (diagram 1) ...
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How to fix a twisted cabinet door

I made some kitchen cabinet doors (1x3 maple boards on the outside, t&g joints, 1/4" plywood center panel glued into the groove). The doors are stained and finished in poly. Then I installed ...
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Should I build cabinets out of 1x4s?

I want to build some kitchen cabinets after my house flooded a few years ago and the old cabinets were removed. The fear of another flood coming makes me want to build them from from solid wood ...
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Drawer slides sticky with new drawer, common causes?

I am modifying a standalone cabinet to have a single, large drawer for holding garbage/recycling etc. So far so good, however, when sliding the drawer in, the last 3-4 inches are pretty stiff/sticky. ...
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Surface mounted hinge for 45 degree corner cabinet

I am new to woodworking and have built a corner unit in our ensuite bathroom. I am looking to find a 45 degree corner hinge which is surface mounted (I am unable to use a hinge with a mortise due to ...
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Hunting for mystery wardrobe fixings/bolts

I am looking for the bolt fixings for a large (mahogany/walnut?) wardrobe whose fixings were lost in delivery. However I am mystified as to what mechanism was used - looking for guidance on what clues ...
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Side effects of varying door and frame thickness

I'm designing a custom wardrobe with doors for my tiny NYC apartment. I am planning to have a 3/4" thick birch frame with 1" full overlay aluminum-framed mirror doors. Are there any side ...
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How to determine minimum width of cabinet door stiles and rails?

This is my first time making cabinet doors with inset glass. The width of the doors will be about 18 1/2" and the height will be about 30". These are shaker style doors with a single ...
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Looking for an inset hinge for a 1" wide door frame

I am building a buffet that has doors with glass. Ideally the frames for the doors will be 1" wide all around. These doors will be inset and sit flush with the cabinet frame when closed. I ...
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What is a good choice for wood to build painted vanity cabinet doors?

I'm going to build paint grade shaker style vanity cabinet doors. I will use 1/4" plywood for the panel. I haven't loooked, but I'm guessing I can find 1/4" Birch plywood. I'm not sure what ...
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Back panel for wall cabinet

I have plastered brick walls, painted with stain-resistant paint. The paint is reasonably durable. Due to climactic conditions (humidity very high, tropical heat, no air con), wood needs extra ...
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What structures can I use for a custom plywood drawer cabinet underneath a concrete table backing onto a brick wall

I would like to build three drawers and a cupboard here: You can just see the dishwasher to the right, so the wide drawer is for plates and the narrower drawers for cutlery and such like. The back ...
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Exterior Plywood that looks relatively nice

I want to build cabinets hanging from deck joists. The deck will have a waterproofing system installed so there shouldn't be much (if any water). What are my options for plywood that can withstand ...
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How to separate wood I glued together

I have a cabinet door that broke along one full side at the joint. I glued the joint back together last night, but this morning realized I didn't clamp it to pull the joint in all the way flush (I don'...
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Live in Condo, not much room, want to build bathroom cabinets, what few tools can I get by with?

Like the title says, I want to get into basic woodworking to build some built-in storage cabinets for one wall in my master bath. I don't have a table saw and all that. Other than a pocket hole jig, ...
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What's the manual alternative to 1" crown staples in cabinet joints?

My upcoming cabinet carcass calls for 1" crown staples to butt join 1/2" plywood pieces. It's a fast build for garage cabinets. What's a suitable alternative if I don't have a compressor/...
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"Roll-Top" or garage door like cabinet cover for widescreen TV

I have a TV nook originally built to accommodate the big, bulky rear projection TVs back in the day. I'll soon be building some cabinetry for it and hanging a 65" flat screen in the space. I'd ...
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How much could I load on to this cabinet? Should I reinforce it?

I bought this cabinet and I'm trying to determine if it can handle an Aquarium I'm trying to place on it. Here is the cabinet The aquarium is 20 Gallons dimensions are 17.75" x 17.75" x 15....
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Back panels for wide cabinets

I want to build a free-standing cabinet for the kitchen but since it is my cabinet build, I am not very sure about being able to make a solid/stable cabinet without back panel. It will probably have 4 ...
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How do I design a cabinet with even boxes and even face frames?

I'm trying to design a cabinet with three sections of two drawers. I want the cabinet to be three carcasses and a face frame so I can build it in one location and install it in another. Here's a ...
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Attaching caned webbing to cabinet doors

I'm making a cabinet and using cane webbing in the doors. I need to adhere the webbing to a stained ply for the backing. I can't seem to find an answer on what to use for glue. Any advice would be ...
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How do I size and select wood for French cleats?

When making French cleats for hanging cabinetry (or other wall-hanging things), plywood (1/2" or 3/4") seems to be an ideal choice as it's strong, stable and, generally pretty straight. If I ...
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Building an airtight sliding door for a wardrobe

I'm building a custom wardrobe which has two elements, each should have a sliding door. The dimensions of each door will be about 1700x800. There will be a wooden frame of 60x60 slats where I'd like ...
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What are these fixings for a printer's (letterpress) tray, and how can I make them? [duplicate]

I'm starting on a woodworking project to build a spice rack that looks like an old typesetter's or printer's tray. I've got most of the design worked out, but I cannot figure out how to make these ...
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Is it possible / a good idea to use plywood for mortise and tenon joints?

I was thinking about making a pantry cabinet using 3/4" plywood. To join them, I was considering using mortise and tenon joints between the sides and backboard. I couldn't find any youtube videos ...
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Screws vs. Pocket Holes vs. Traditional Joinery

I have been looking at many websites for woodworking and while I have been an advocate for "proper" woodworking as my late father who was a bench-joiner professed, I have seen many profess ...
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Understanding how to fit euro style half overlay hinges

I am trying to plan this build of a small cabinet with a single door at the bottom. As you can see the door, when closed, should only partially cover the carcass. Carcass is 3/4" and I would ...
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Kitchen Cabinet with Face Frame, Full Overlay Door Hinges

I'm interested in learning how to build shaker kitchen cabinets. I want them to look like the picture below. I want them to have a standard 1 1/2" face frame and full overlay cabinet doors and drawers....
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Feasibility of unframed doors

I am designing a cabinet and the original design had an unframed raised panel as doors. The millworkers said it was impossible because an unframed panel will warp over time. However, I am in a hotel ...
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Joining MDF - Pocket holes vs dowels

I will be making my first cabinet out of MDF, taking inspiration from a product I have seen, also made out of MDF. It won't be anything fancy, as you can see from the simple diagram of the join below....
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Painting cabinet doors

I'm going to paint my MDF kitchen cabinet doors and want a professional finish. I'm testing on some MDF offcuts to perfect the finish. I have used a paint sprayer using Dulux satinwood, finish does ...
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How do cabinet makers achieve seamless joins

How do cabinet makers achieve a seamless fit when joining panels with dowels to make up their furniture? The dowels obviously help align the panels perfectly, but to avoid a half millimetre gap along ...
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How is a mirror rebated into a wooden frame?

I am thinking of building a mirror frame using walnut and I am wondering what the standard way to put it together is. I imagine the basic strategy is that there is a backing which is screwed to the ...
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Calculating length of sides of angled box

I'm building a cabinet with 19mm plywood. The left vertical side is angled at 60 degrees. I am trying to find out the correct length I need to cut both the vertical and top boards, marked A and B in ...
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What is this sliding cabinet door with "shades" called, and where can I find info on it?

I remembered I saw a video/picture about cabinet equipped with a sliding door, just like window shades was installed vertically all around the cabinet. You can slide the window shades like door (made ...
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How big should you build cabinets?

I'm building custom walnut cabinets for my kitchen and normally I see cabinets built in separate units then basically screwed together on site (e.g. a 24" screwed to a 36" sink cabinet). I was curious ...
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Why do all soft close hinges require 1/2 inch or 12mm holes on the cabinet door?

I have a 1/4 inch cabinet door and I would like to install a soft close hinge, but they all require a massive hole for the machinery to go inside the door itself. You would have to have super thick ...
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How can I evenly distribute small boards of lumber to make a bigger board?

I'm not the best mathematician, so I want to run this by real woodworkers: I need a board of red oak 29 5/8"W x 16'L to make a cabinet top and then stain it. This is what I'm thinking to make the ...
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What are the standard dimensions for cabinet making?

Sorry, I don't know what this is called so doing the best to describe it.... I am building a custom built-in cabinet. I want to know if there is a standard height of the outside finished face frame (...
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Wood movement with L-shaped mitred leaning shelf

I'm doing a built-in for a closet. The closet is over the stairs so its front is sloped. I created an L shaped front and shelf from solid maple. The bottom foot or so is up against the wall that I can ...
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